OCMEA Events

OCMEA State Sponsored Events 2025-2026:

Town Hall Event - September 7th, 2025, 2pm.
- Chapter Exec Boards from across Ohio will join us to discuss how the State Board can best support them, as well as receive an overview of our resources and services.
- Here is the zoom link: https://capital.zoom.us/j/91945346990
Fall Conference - October 19th, 2025 - Capital University
- A mixed event with both notable music education guest speakers, interactive sessions focused on chapter improvement, an esteemed teacher's panel, and a live rock band performance!
- Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuxV1FDpI8ID0pjGnLzEX67aF8UNWMaArmY5-kxFve12VbKg/viewform
- Check-in will open at 9:45am, with our first session beginning at 10am.
- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
  - 10:00-10:45: Advocacy Session
  - 11:00-11:45: Teacher Panel
  - 12:00-12:30: General Info
  - 12:30-1:30: Lunch
  - 1:30-2:30: Resume/ Hiring/ Professional Prep
  - 2:30-3:30: Round Table/ Collegiate Conversation
OMEA PDC Meetings - January 29-31st, 2026 - Columbus
- Did you know? The OMEA Professional Development Conference is the third largest music conference in the United States with nearly 300 sessions presented by nationally recognized master teachers, concerts performed by over 30 of Ohio's most talented ensembles, and the largest music trade show east of the Mississippi! You don't want to miss it!
- The 2026 Conference runs from 9:30 AM, Thursday, January 29th - 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 31st at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
- Every year, there are many sessions specifically geared toward collegiate members. This year, there is at least one collegiate-oriented session during almost every time slot!
Music In Our Schools Month - Ohio - March, 2026
- Last year at OMEA PDC, constituents signed letters advocating for music education to send to local representatives. We plan to have an advocacy event this year as well!
OCMEA Elections - Ohio - April, 2026